Near-term expectations in regions are bleak
23.11.2023 8.32
The economic and employment situation in the regions has deteriorated and near-term expectations in many regions are more negative than before. However, the depressed economic trend is expected to be short-lived, with the outlook for the autumn of next year already looking brighter. This data comes from the publication Regional Development Prospects for autumn 2023, the results of which were presented at the Aluekehittämispäivät event in Lahti on 23 November.
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment proposes investments in promotion of employment, entrepreneurship and low-carbon economy
28.8.2023 10.56
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment proposes appropriations of EUR 4.4 billion for its administrative branch for 2024, which is about EUR 448 million more than in the 2023 budget.
Seminar discusses ways to boost value added of the innovative bioeconomy
6.6.2023 10.14
Boosting the value added of the bioeconomy in general and from the perspective of different sectors was the focus of a seminar held in Helsinki on 6 June 2023, where the main guest was Magda Kopczynska, Deputy Director General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development. More than 130 invited guests followed the event on location and online. The seminar was organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.
Regional development prospects increasingly reflect uncertainty about the future
24.10.2022 9.02
Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine creates uncertainty for the international economy and has broad multiplier effects. Rising prices weaken consumers’ purchasing power, increase production costs and reduce willingness to invest. On the other hand, projects related to circular economy, digitalisation and clean energy solutions are progressing quickly in the regions.
Minister of Employment: Decisions of the government budget session strengthen employment and integration
1.9.2022 14.05
The measures taken in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will support socially, economically and ecologically sustainable economic growth. Combating climate change, utilising all available labour input and boosting productivity growth are key objectives in the administrative branch.
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